RECORD BREAKING YEAR!

RECORD BREAKING YEAR for Chamber Dollars!

Chamber dollars are used in place of cash and guarantee that the money is spent here, in Adams County. This program has had a great positive impact on the community. It has continued to grow each year and serves the very core of our mission: to promote local commerce!

Over $173,000 was purchased in 2021 to be distributed in our community. This was a RECORD-BREAKING year!!! As the Chamber does not profit from this service, 100% of the funds are put back into the community.

Some may have been purchased as a graduation gift, a thank-you, company bonuses, Christmas presents, or just because. Our local businesses and residents understand the importance of purchasing Chamber dollars to keep our economy growing.

If you have questions about how to use or purchase Chamber dollars, please visit our website.

Chamber Awards

Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

Last week, Mikki and Chase from 281 Studios went to the award winners' business to present their award.

On Wednesday night, you can watch the videos produced by 281 Studios at the Awards Banquet.

Next week, we will post the links for you to view their videos.

Nonprofit Roundtable

Join us for the next roundtable discussion at the Chamber.

"Donor Stewardship:

An Attitude of Gratitude"

Tuesday, February 15th

12:00 pm

Chamber Development Center

No registration needed

Do you have a passion for Hastings with strong collaboration and influencing skills to create partnerships? Can you work with a variety of community and governmental agencies, educational institutions, employers, and other groups to identify opportunities that will benefit all parties? Responsibilities include extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, digital and social media platforms.

For a complete job description click here.

Send resume to:

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce

ATTENTION Mikki Shafer

P.O. Box 1104

Hastings, NE 68902

or email Mikki at mshafer@hastingschamber.com

LWVNE Virtual Campaign School

“Represent! Running for Political Office in Nebraska” is designed for those interested in running for elected office in Nebraska and serving as campaign managers and workers. The sessions are nonpartisan and free to anyone interested in participating. They will be presented via Zoom on Saturday morning Feb. 12.

The session on Saturday, Feb. 12, will be presented from 9 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Those interested in attending can register at this link.

Committee Update

The Ambassador committee met last week, and here are a few of the takeaways.

Revaluate the retention plan format
Establish if we are asking the right questions for retention
Revaluate membership recruitment format

Click here for scholarship opportunities

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 8

Diplomats Meeting

12:15 pm

Chamber Development Center

Wednesday, February 9

Finance Meeting

2:00 pm

Chamber Development Center

Wednesday, February 9

Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet

5:00 pm Doors Open

Hastings City Auditorium

Thursday, February 10

Retail Committee Meeting

7:30 am

Chamber Development Center

Thursday, February 10

Ribbon Cutting

MCL Construction

11:00 am

Chamber Development Center

Thursday, February 10

Government Affairs Meeting

12:00 noon

Chamber Development Center

Tuesday, February 15

Nonprofit Roundtable

12:00 noon

Chamber Development Center

Thursday, February 17

Agri-Business Meeting

7:00 am

Equalizer Midwest

Chamber Calendar of Events

Business After Hours

Fraser Stryker, PC LLO

Fraser Stryker's attorneys serve clientele in a variety of industries, including technology, telecommunications, environmental, health care, real estate, trucking, manufacturing, retail, construction, banking and finance, and energy. It seems like they have covered most industries in Hastings.

If you missed the after hours and want to learn more about Fraser Stryker, you can visit their website or call their Hastings office at (402) 463-1383.

Alliance Steel Building Systems

Ken Andrews

111 N. Hastings Ave.

Hastings, NE 68901

Phone: 402-705-3311

email: kandrews@allianceokc.com

Eric McMillan

3333 S. Council Road

Oklahoma City, OK 74139

Phone: 214-728-9151

email: emcmillan@allianceokc.com

www.allianceokc.com

Alliance Steel Building Systems is an Oklahoma City-based metal building company with a new office located at 111 N. Hastings Ave. The new location will be home to at least 13 employees to provide drafting and detailing services in support of Alliance's manufacturing operations.

Alliance Steel is an industry-leading metal building manufacturer serving numerous markets including agricultural, aviation, commercial, industrial,

educational, office, retail, and more.

The expansion to Hastings allows Alliance to continue our strategy to grow our

most vital resource: great people. The Hastings staff includes highly experienced individuals who are new to our business and looking to learn and grow, with all the desire to be the best. Additional staff is anticipated as Alliance continues to grow and support its customers.